I read a similar thread about good bottom shelf booze but I was wondering more specifically on Scotch. Either single malt or blended.....Anyone have a brand that is fairly reasonably priced (under $50 a bottle)? Macallan is great but I was looking for something a little more "off the beaten path"

BlackHills

04-12-2009, 01:44 PM

Hi, and welcome to WWC.

There are a lot of good choices in that price range. You might try Balvenie Double Wood, it's one of my favorites. Dalmore is pretty good as well. If you're looking for something more peaty then Lagavulin or Laphroaig are the obvious choices though they're not for everyone....people seem to either love or hate them.

A good place to do some research is at Dr. Whisky (http://drwhisky.blogspot.com/).

Derek

04-12-2009, 01:48 PM

Ill try the Balvenie this week. Thanks!

Jerry

04-12-2009, 01:51 PM

double wood , for when you forget the viagra

Pistolero

04-12-2009, 02:42 PM

I had to go to three liquor stores before finding it at Hillwood Liquors on Charlotte Pike, but I was able to track down a bottle of Highland Park, 12 yr old for about $45.

Excellent, excellent SMS. ;)

And welcome aboard, Derek. ;)

Derek

04-12-2009, 03:46 PM

Thats what I was gonna ask you yesterday Steve! I remember you said it was good. Looks like my week will be good. Thanks again and its great to be here!

At Scott's recommendation I tried it and it is very good...still have to give the nod to the Glenrothes though ;)

TMK

04-12-2009, 08:22 PM

In that price range I like the Glenrothes Select Reserve best, about $45/fifth...next would be the Highland Park 12 and the Balvenie Doublewoods 12 (sorry Unc, tipped a bit)...also the Bowmore Legend (10 year) is a very nice Islay SMS at about $25/bottle...a bit rougher around the edges than the others but let the ice melt and you will be pleasantly surprised :)

BlackHills

04-12-2009, 08:24 PM

let the ice melt Ice? :eek: :eek: Heathen.

TMK

04-12-2009, 08:29 PM

Neat is fine for the higher end...but the Bowmore...trust me on this...ice, YES :)

BlackHills

04-12-2009, 08:36 PM

I guess I won't be trying any of that then. :) I just can't bring myself to put ice in scotch....I don't even like to cut it with water.

I have tried the Bowmore Darkest and I can't say I'm super fond of it.

TMK

04-12-2009, 08:48 PM

Truthfully, for the same money, from what you guys have said...I'll try the Famous Grouse next time ;)

kevink

04-12-2009, 08:59 PM

nt

Pistolero

04-12-2009, 09:09 PM

Tennessee really fucks you with liquor taxes. The liquor lobby also has an apparent stranglehold on the State legislature to prevent any competition on prices too. Right now we're fighting for wine to be sold in supermarkets, but I doubt it'll pass.